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OPEC remains key to price recovery through 2040

16 July 2018

Despite record-breaking gains in the Permian, strong demand growth and heightened geopolitical risk pushed Brent to USD80/bbl in May. For the market to truly rebalance, OPEC will remain key to price recovery over the short to medium term.

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OPEC+ prepares for market uncertainty with continued 2 million b/d production cut

06 December 2022

Speaking after today’s OPEC+ meeting, Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils, at Wood Mackenzie, said “The decision by OPEP+ to continue with its recently agreed 2 million barrels per day (b/d) production cut through the end of 2023 is not a surprise, given the uncertainty in the market over the impact of the 5 December EU Russia crude oil import ban and the G7 price cap. In addition, the producers group faces downside risk from the potential for weakening global economic growth and China’s zero Covid policy.”

Editorial

Perfect storm sees May WTI settle in negative territory

21 April 2020

May WTI futures settled at -$37.63 on April 20. Get the latest analysis from Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils.

Featured

Europe’s moonshot moment as it aims for zero net emissions in 2050

12 December 2019

The European Commission plans radical change to cut EU emissions to zero by 2050, with potentially huge implications for energy companies. This and more from Ed Crooks.

Editorial

Taking a closer look at Trump's blueprint for US energy

27 January 2017

Our analysts take an early look at the expected resolution and implications of key policies spanning oils and refining, gas, and coal.

Editorial

Weekly Covid-19 impact briefing

28 May 2020

Every week our experts come together to explore the impact of the coronavirus pandemic across the sectors we cover. Get your copy of the key takeaways.

Opinion

The Trump administration's AI strategy points to strong growth in US power

25 November 2024

AI needs data centres, which need power. If AI is a national security priority, then so is electricity. That principle will shape the Trump administration’s policies. Gas-fired plants will be favored, but low-carbon energy could benefit, too.

Opinion

2021 – cheerful or fearful?

13 January 2021

And after the 12 months we’ve all just experienced, making bold predictions for the year ahead is more fraught than ever: nothing is off the table.

The Edge

Low oil price could squeeze out 4 million b/d of non-OPEC supply

19 April 2020

The OPEC+ ‘deal of the century’ last weekend changes oil market dynamics in the short run. Find out more in this week's Edge.

Opinion

Nord Stream 2 nears the finish line

24 June 2021

The gas pipeline from Russia to Germany has been acknowledged as a “fait accompli” by the US. The European market will still need more LNG

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The oil market shrugs off the attacks in the Gulf

10 January 2020

Oil prices recovered their equilibrium after the US killing of Qassem Soleimani, but tensions in the Gulf region have remained high

Comment

What does the US-China trade deal mean for refiners - and for the market?

20 January 2020

After over a year of trade tensions, the US and China signed a “phase one” trade deal on 16 January. As part of the deal, China has agreed to increase the value of energy imports by US$52.4 billion above 2017 levels over the next two years. What could it mean for the oil market?

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OPEC stays the course with production deal

01 December 2017

OPEC and non-OPEC producers agree to extend production curbs through 2018

News Release

Oil and mining companies must adapt new strategies to deliver low-carbon transition

20 April 2023

As companies in the energy and natural resource sector struggle to find the balance between satisfying shareholder returns and meeting stakeholder low-carbon demands, new strategies are emerging that could be the catalyst to drive capital allocation decisions toward growth and closing valuation gaps, according to “Fuelling Change” a new Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie.

Opinion

COP27: on the horns of the energy trilemma

03 November 2022

COP27 in Egypt focused on short-term decarbonisation goals and dialogue between developed and developing nations.

Opinion

Predictions for 2022

17 December 2021

2022 could see rising carbon prices, greater distributed solar capacity, tighter supply chains for renewable energy and a double-digit market share for EVs.

Opinion

From ‘revenge spending’ to plunging exports, China’s path to economic recovery remains uncertain

06 May 2020

Without a broader global recovery there can be no quick return to pre-crisis levels for many of China’s industrial manufacturers or their demand for energy.

Opinion

Asia’s NOCs can now move through the decarbonisation gears

30 March 2022

As the pressure to cut emissions intensifies, no company can remain above the fray. But while the Majors and other international oil companies face increasing calls to decarbonise, many of the world’s largest national oil companies (NOCs) have so far avoided the same level of scrutiny.

Opinion

The coronavirus crisis: assessing the impact on energy

27 March 2020

Demand for oil, gas and power is recovering in China, but falling sharply in the rest of the world. The coronavirus pandemic has already had a profound impact on energy, with oil prices plunging and companies taking an axe to their capital spending plans. But the implications of the crisis are only just starting to emerge.

News Release

Major policy changes in China to drive long-term solar installation growth

14 May 2019

The solar market in China could see long-term benefits from major government policy changes that move the country away from federal feed-in tariffs and embrace unsubsidised business models.

Opinion

Ukraine: webinar on the impact for commodities and countries

11 March 2022

In our rapid response webinar, our experts discussed the impact the crisis in Ukraine is having on global commodities.

Opinion

Horizons Live: Eye on the tiger

09 April 2025

What if India’s growth matched China’s 2000's boom? Explore the global energy ripple effects in this month’s Horizons Live.

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Energy transition glossary

21 August 2024

Our energy transition glossary helps you understand key terms and definitions.

Opinion

How Italy’s lockdown is affecting power demand

18 March 2020

Italy is the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic. This has led to a sudden and significant drop in power demand. What does that tell us about what’s to come in other markets?

News Release

Renewables and nascent low-carbon technologies most exposed to high interest rates

18 April 2024

If high interest rates persist, transitioning to a net zero global economy will be even harder and more costly. The higher cost of borrowing negatively affects renewables and nascent technologies, compared to more established oil and gas, and metals and mining sectors, which remain somewhat insulated.

Opinion

The impact of Republican control on US energy policy and the IRA

19 November 2024

We expect renewables to remain competitive, and while protectionism will rise, a full repeal of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is unlikely

News Release

OPEC+ set for rollover but risk clouds supply outlook

30 June 2019

As OPEC and OPEC+ meet in Vienna, the outlook for the market is mixed, Ann-Louise Hittle, vice president, Macro Oils, at Wood Mackenzie said. “Geopolitical risk means the supply outlook is tightening, offsetting the moderate weakening in oil demand growth thus far this year,” she said.

Comment

US to release crude oil from strategic petroleum reserve

25 November 2021

On 23 November, US President Biden announced the release of 50 million barrels (mbbl) of crude oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

Opinion

The all-electric movement goes to war against gas

07 February 2020

The all-electric movement threatens future gas demand, OPEC+ oil producers consider an output cut, and the warm winter is hitting gas prices.

Opinion

The Trump administration remakes US environmental approvals

21 February 2025

Discover how Trump's new environmental policies could reshape energy infrastructure and accelerate project approvals across the US.

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OPEC remains key to price recovery through 2040

OPEC+ prepares for market uncertainty with continued 2 million b/d production cut

Perfect storm sees May WTI settle in negative territory

Europe’s moonshot moment as it aims for zero net emissions in 2050

Taking a closer look at Trump's blueprint for US energy

Weekly Covid-19 impact briefing

The Trump administration's AI strategy points to strong growth in US power

2021 – cheerful or fearful?

Low oil price could squeeze out 4 million b/d of non-OPEC supply

Nord Stream 2 nears the finish line

The oil market shrugs off the attacks in the Gulf

What does the US-China trade deal mean for refiners - and for the market?

OPEC stays the course with production deal

Oil and mining companies must adapt new strategies to deliver low-carbon transition

COP27: on the horns of the energy trilemma

Predictions for 2022

From ‘revenge spending’ to plunging exports, China’s path to economic recovery remains uncertain

Asia’s NOCs can now move through the decarbonisation gears

The coronavirus crisis: assessing the impact on energy

Major policy changes in China to drive long-term solar installation growth

Ukraine: webinar on the impact for commodities and countries

Horizons Live: Eye on the tiger

Energy transition glossary

How Italy’s lockdown is affecting power demand

Renewables and nascent low-carbon technologies most exposed to high interest rates

The impact of Republican control on US energy policy and the IRA

OPEC+ set for rollover but risk clouds supply outlook

US to release crude oil from strategic petroleum reserve

The all-electric movement goes to war against gas

The Trump administration remakes US environmental approvals

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